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UKQS #27IELTS 6.52026

IELTS Score for University of Edinburgh

To study at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you typically need around IELTS Band 6.5 overall — about TOEFL 92 or PTE 62. Undergraduate courses may accept a little lower; competitive postgraduate programmes can ask for more.

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University of Edinburgh — key facts

World rank (QS)#27
LocationEdinburgh, UK
TypePublic
Founded1583
Acceptance rate40%
International students45%
Tuition£32k/yr
Application feeFree
Application deadlineRolling (rounds)
IntakesSep

Popular programmes at University of Edinburgh

What University of Edinburgh is known for

AI/Informatics, Medicine, Data Science

Scholarships & funding

Edinburgh Global, Commonwealth

How to reach Band 6.5

  1. Diagnose. Take a free IELTS mock to see your band in each skill.
  2. Target the gap. See exactly what Band 6.5 needs in each section.
  3. Learn the strategy. Use the free IELTS prep lessons for your weak sections.
  4. Get feedback. Check your Writing & Speaking with the free AI band checker and redo weak answers.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score do I need for University of Edinburgh?
University of Edinburgh typically requires around IELTS Band 6.5 overall (equivalent to TOEFL iBT ~92 or PTE ~62). Undergraduate courses are often 0.5 lower; some postgraduate programmes ask higher — confirm on your course page.
Does University of Edinburgh accept TOEFL or PTE too?
Yes — University of Edinburgh also accepts TOEFL iBT (~92) and PTE Academic (~62) alongside IELTS.
How can I reach Band 6.5 for free?
Take free IELTS mocks to find your weak section, learn the strategy in the PPT lessons, and check your Writing/Speaking band with the free AI band checker.

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